Senate bill · S. 5197 (119th Congress)
Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a State-sponsored nonimmigrant pilot program, and for other purposes
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: John R. Curtis (U.S. Senator for Utah, Republican)
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A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a State-sponsored nonimmigrant pilot program, and for other purposes.
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Summary
This bill would allow states to sponsor foreign nationals for temporary visas to contribute to state economic development, with visa holders authorized to live and work in their sponsoring state.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. Senate.
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Full history
- Jul 30, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Jul 30, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jul 30, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jul 30, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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